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Austria's skies under control: Federal army flies supersonic!
On October 30, 2025, the Federal Army in Austria will be training with supersonic flights for airspace surveillance - focusing on safety measures and noise reduction.
Austria's skies under control: Federal army flies supersonic!
The Austrian Armed Forces have begun intensive supersonic training to optimize airspace surveillance and ensure airspace safety. Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner emphasizes the need for this training, especially in view of the current geopolitical situation and the war in Ukraine, which has highlighted the importance of reliable air protection for sovereign states. Flights take place over almost all of Austria, but out of consideration for the population not over metropolitan areas or in the federal states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg.
During the course of the training flights, the flight areas are determined in close cooperation with civil air traffic control. An important goal of the operations is to keep the noise level as low as possible. Therefore, the flights take place at high altitudes, from 12,500 meters, to minimize the sonic boom on the ground. In this way, the burden on the civilian population is significantly reduced.
Noise reduction and flight permits
The armed forces have taken specific measures to reduce noise. In this way, the acceleration phases of the aircraft are kept as short as possible. In addition, the airspace over the state capitals is taboo for these training sessions. Supersonic flights are also avoided on weekends and public holidays. These measures are part of a comprehensive concept to overcome the challenges of flying at supersonic speeds.
Supersonic flying itself is not only a technical but also a physical challenge for the pilots. The simulators cannot sufficiently simulate the actual load, highlighting the need to train in real airspace. The close coordination between military pilots, radar control officers and civil air traffic control plays a crucial role in safe flight operations.
Technical aspects of supersonic flight
Supersonic speed starts at around 1,200 km/h. Near these speeds, shock waves arise that can be heard as a clear sonic boom. The volume of this bang varies depending on the altitude, terrain and meteorological conditions, which must always be taken into account when planning training flights.
These systematic training measures are part of the Federal Army's serious efforts to keep Austrian airspace resilient and under control. The commitment to ensuring both airspace safety and noise protection for the population is of central importance to the Austrian armed forces. To find out more about the specific details of supersonic training, the Bundesheer offers comprehensive information.
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